Workshops

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Fall 2021 Workshops

Stay tuned for workshop opportunities led by peers.


Spring 2020

Date and Time: Monday, April 27, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Presenter: Kent Wilson, Design Consultant in Berkeley, CA

Interior Design Students of all levels can benefit from this workshop:

Want some general advice on how to make the most of a portfolio now and in the future?

Have you registered for the upcoming IIDA Portfolio Review and want to create a portfolio from scratch?

Have you already prepared a portfolio for the IIDA event and need some help refining it?

FREE for West Valley College Interior Design Club members; $5 for non-members.

Nick Steele, Senior Interior Project Manager at AECOM and part-time interior design instructor at West Valley College, will discuss certification options and advantages for interior designers.

Fall 2019

Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of Adobe's InDesign software, a great tool for preparation of your design portfolio.

Training given by: Alexi Karavokiris, Senior Project Designer at DGA and West Valley College Instructor

This is a two-part student workshop

  • Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Total cost for both classes is $20 for members of the West Valley College Interior Design Club, and $40 for students who are not club members. Please plan to attend both Saturday sessions. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

LUNCH will be provided on both days; specify your meal preference at time of ticket purchase.

Spring 2019

Date and Time: Friday, April 19, 2019 from 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM

A workshop for new and advanced students. Bring a project or a portfolio piece for review by faculty and fellow students.

All students are encouraged to attend, whether new to the interior design program or more advanced.

Get feedback on how to prepare your work for design competitions or for inclusion in your portfolio.

Free for Interior Design Club members; $5 for non-members. Space is limited.

Lunch will be provided.

Last Updated 7/30/21